1964 Lotus Seven vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, both 1964 Lotus Seven and 1964 Lotus Elan were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Seven.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lotus Seven | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Seven | Elan |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 45 L |